5:30 p.m. Monday, January 12 at Bonham City Hall

Lake Ralph Hall is well on its way to securing a long-term, reliable water supply for generations to come. Both the dam and water delivery system are nearly finished, with the lake on schedule to begin filling in 2026 and delivering water later in the year. Recreation and public access will open later, once the lake is filled and safe for recreational use.

The US Postal Service has CHANGED the method of postmark. Previously, mail was postmarked the day the postal service received it, but now it will be postmarked when it goes through an automatic sorter, which may be DAYS after the drop off. The TAX CODE is clear that the payment date is the POSTMARK date.

The Fannin County Republican Party County Candidate Forum is set for Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Roy Floyd Community Center.

Fannin County Commissioners Court followed the recommendation of the majority of county's fire chiefs and extended the countywide burn ban for seven days. Although commissioners court won't meet again for two weeks, the county judge has the authority to declare a new burn ban, if needed.

Join us Monday, January 12 at 3:00 p.m. for a retirement reception for Parks & Recreation Superintendent, Ronny Hill - "Coach".

Two Plano men have been sentenced to lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Open Arms Shelter has started a new chapter in our life; we have a new home! We invite everyone to our Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Saturday, January 17, 2026. We will start at 11:00 a.m. with the ribbon cuttings, by Bonham and Leonard Chambers of Commerce and then have food provided by Credit Union of Texas. Everyone is invited to take a tour of the new facility.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that various entrance/exit ramps to & from US 75 will be closed at the following locations, dates and times...

Fannin County voters will have a major say in their own destiny when they go to the polls for the primary election March 3, 2026, because the offices of county judge, Pct. 2 Commissioner, Pct. 4 Commissioner, Pct. 2 JP and treasurer are all up for grabs.

8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Bonham voters will go to the polls in May to elect councilmembers to represent Ward 1 and Ward 5, and a special election will be held simultaneously to select a mayor to serve out a one-year unexpired term. The first day to file as a city council candidate for a place on the general election ballot is Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The filing period for mayoral candidates in the special election is February 10 to March 2.

The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service. If a landowner files a document with the County Clerk, signed up landowners are notified.

ArtFest transforms the historic McKinney Cotton Mill into a destination for art lovers, gift seekers, and weekend explorers. Visitors can browse a thoughtfully curated lineup of artists, offering fine art, handcrafted silver and gold jewelry, studio ceramics, fiber art, woodwork, photography, and more—all handmade, all original.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The Board of Directors of the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct the first monthly meeting of the 2026 calendar year on Tuesday, January 6 at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Holiday Inn Express.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, January 5, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sherman City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting January 5, 2026.

Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County has implemented a countywide ban on all outdoor burning.

The closures are scheduled to begin from 8 p.m. on Jan. 6, until 5 a.m. on Jan. 7.

The closure is scheduled to begin from 8 p.m. on Jan. 7, until 5 a.m. on Jan. 8. The alternate closures, due to weather or unforeseen difficulties, is from 8 p.m. on Jan. 9, until 5 a.m. on Jan. 10.

The closure is scheduled to begin from 8 p.m. on Jan. 7, until 5 a.m. on Jan. 8. The alternate closures, due to weather or unforeseen difficulties, is from 8 p.m. on Jan. 9, until 5 a.m. on Jan. 10.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have announced an upcoming nightly full closure of the northbound frontage road of US 75 from Lamberth Road to Masters Street.

The iconic sounds and visuals of Pink Floyd’s legendary opera The Wall will echo through Austin College on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as regional alt-rock band The Trainwreck and their talented friends present a full-length performance of the groundbreaking rock masterpiece. For the Wall Project, The Trainwreck will be joined by Oliver White (Guitar, Vocals), Atticus Neff (Percussion), and RJ Wright (Keyboards).

The Torlonia Foundation announced the North American tour of Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection, a major exhibition of ancient Roman masterworks marking the first time these works have been shown outside of Europe. Selections from the Collection, assembled and stewarded by the Torlonia Family beginning in the early-19th century, will premiere at the Art Institute of Chicago in March before traveling to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as part of the Foundation's mission to showcase these extraordinary historical works to the public.

Northbound entrance ramp from Spur 503 to northbound US 75, is scheduled to be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2026, until 5 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, to facilitate the installation of high mast lighting.

(L-R) Treasurer James Hunt, President Duncan Berry, Vice President Keith Mumaw, Trustee Mark Hetherington, Secretary Sarah Richardson

The northbound frontage road, north of Jerdy Gary Avenue, is scheduled to be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2026, until 5 p.m. on March 18, 2026, to facilitate the reconstruction of the frontage road.

Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that various entrance/exit ramps to & from US 75 will be closed at the following locations, dates and times...

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for both our 2026 Leadership Fannin class and our new Youth Leadership Fannin program for 2026! The leadership program is designed to equip individuals to become stewards by providing them with leadership skill and vital information that motivates them to service and by connecting them with life-long business and personal relationships.

Construction is scheduled to begin Jan. 5, 2026.
Business 121D from SH 121 to SH 121
SS 311 from SH 56 to SH 121
FM 1743 from End of State Maintenance to US 82

All City of Bonham residents who have Thursday Trash Pickup will have their trash picked up on Friday, December 26 & Friday, January 2.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting December 29, 2025.

Effective September 1, 2025, Animal Control Vehicles and Officers are now covered under Texas's "Move Over or Slow Down" law.

Construction of the permanent Ladonia Fossil Park is well underway. Located downstream of Leon Hurse Dam, the permanent park will offer improved amenities for local fossil hunters and visitors alike.

Families are invited to explore the fascinating history of fingerprinting at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site during a special hands-on program, "Fingerprint Fun," on Saturday, December 27, with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Participants will step back into the Victorian era to learn how fingerprinting developed as a method of personal identification. Guests will then put their detective skills to the test by conducting a fun fingerprint investigation and creating a unique fingerprint-inspired craft to take home. The program fee is $3 per participant.

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the opening of enrollment for the 2026 class of Leadership Fannin, a community-based leadership program designed to improve the understanding of social, economic, and political forces that impact the community at large. The goal of a successful leadership program is to educate participants through monthly sessions and activities that will develop their self-awareness and discover their leadership potential within community organizations, as well as within their workforce.

The Texas A&M Health Institute for Healthcare Access has received a new grant to examine the challenges faced by the thousands of military veterans experiencing homelessness in Texas. This grant is one of roughly 84 awarded nationwide to study how legal issues affect veterans’ health and housing stability.

Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple advised the court that December 24 and December 26 have been declared federal holidays this year. Fannin County offices will close at noon on December 23, 2025 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025.